Redeemer

Today was the first meeting of Redeemer Church at Lake Nona.  It's been almost 14 years since my dad has led a church.  I have longed for this day for so long even when it seemed like we would be at Metro forever.

I enjoyed our 10 years at Metro Life Church.  There are aspects of a large church that are fun and convenient, but until the process began of beginning Redeemer, I had forgotten what it was like to be a part of the beginning.  To be a part of the planning and dreaming of a new, small church.  I love that my kids will be a part of this.  I pray one day they will have a love for the church like I had when I was younger.  Not just because their friends go there or it is "fun", but a true love for His people and His church.  A desire to serve the community, to want to serve on missions, to give their life away for others.

I pray PJ and I are an example to them as well.  I have watched my dad serve through thick and thin.  Not allowing circumstances to affect how he serves God's people.  I pray my children will learn from him, but also the two of us.